Milan admit to Eto’o desire
Tuesday 5 June, 2007

Milan chief Adriano Galliani has declared that the Rossoneri will make an offer for Barcelona's Samuel Eto’o.

The latter has been heavily associated with the European champions and the Vice-President has today admitted that the Cameroon ace is a target.

“Eto’o remains our primary objective, but we will not disturb Barcelona until the end of the Liga season [on June 17],” Galliani noted this afternoon.

“However, next season’s squad will basically be the same as the group of players who have just ended this campaign.

“A few players might come in, one in midfield and one in attack, but we are in no hurry as we are fine as we are.”

The proposed arrival of Eto’o would increase the competition for a striking shirt next season and Galliani conceded that the club were ready to sell Alberto Gilardino.

The latter is unhappy with the lack of faith being shown in him by the European champions and a divorce is seemingly on the cards.

“I told him that the club would want him to stay,” added the official.

“However, seeing as we can’t guarantee him a starting shirt and we didn’t appreciate his recent interview, I have given him permission to leave – so long as someone pays us £17m.”

Gilardino is understood to be keen on a move to Juventus which has led to speculation that the Old Lady may offer David Trezeguet in return.

“Trezeguet is a player who we really like, but we can’t exchange a player who was born in 1982 with one who is five years older.”

Galliani also rubbished rumours of an Andriy Shevchenko swoop. “His return is more impossible than unlikely,” he added.

“Thierry Henry? We were close to him after Sheva left but he demonstrated himself to be a great man. He wanted to stay loyal to the club who made him famous.”


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“Thierry Henry? We were close to him after Sheva left but he demonstrated himself to be a great man. He wanted to stay loyal to the club who made him famous.”

So it's clear now. The big signing in attack will either be Eto'o or Thierry Henry.

Both are c@nts in their own ways imo. But I would prefer Eto'o simply because I think he is better at this point in time in the player's carreer and is younger. Think of the future Galliani.

And Gila SHOULD be kept. No use in selling him after all we went through to get him. Pippo might be our hero but he is NOT our future, Gila is.

Why sell an Italy NT striker when 24 years old to a club that is our competitior and felt it better to sell Zambrotta to Barca then us last summer for less money.

Simply stupid on Galliani's part.

Gila should be convinced of staying at all costs.

He's a world-class foward. No doubt. Specially looking at his age: 26 and the best still to come.

The thing is... will he shut is mouth when he's in Milan? Every time he opens it... it's b/s coming. 

This could also be exactly true for Ibra. And I would say yes to both of them.

Ibra didn't get the microphone and sang to the entire San Siro "Milan, you sons of bit... GET IN!" when celebrating the title. 

You can't say the same about Etoo when celebrating the Barcelona's La Liga. (2 years ago)

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“Thierry Henry? We were close to him after Sheva left but he demonstrated himself to be a great man. He wanted to stay loyal to the club who made him famous.”

It's nothing to do with that.

Henry's just very selfish, he stayed there because it's his team, he's the star. Not because they made him famous. In Milan he'd be 'just another player'. 

Ibra didn't get the microphone and sang to the entire San Siro "Milan, you sons of bit... GET IN!" when celebrating the title. 

You can't say the same about Etoo when celebrating the Barcelona's La Liga. (2 years ago)

Real rejected him. It was stupid to sang that but understandable. Besides , here it'll be different, I think.

To insult another club that gave him $$$ (in the past)... with a microphone? No. It's not understandable.

It's like Pirlo or Seedorf doing the same about Inter. 

AC Milan's Galliani Arrives To Sign Eto'o
 
Liverpool's reputed bid of 60 Million euros for Barcelona's Sam Eto'o has been viewed as a step too far by other rival clubs hoping to sign the goal merchant.

AC Milan's strongman, Galliani has stepped into the current transfer controversy surrounding Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o as he has reportedly arrived Barcelona to attempt a physical interference into the matter and to personally explain why the Catalans have to let Eto'o where the colours of AC Milan next season.
Speaking, Gallaini said:


"We hope to persuade Barcelona to let go and may probably have to wait till the end of the season to fully commence this process. We shall make a direct request to Barca for Eto'o".


Samuel Eto'o has been as hot in the transfer news as a high profile player of his type should, with reports linking him to Manchester United, Liverpool, Cheslea, AC Milan and Inter Milan.

Galliani says he also plans to hold talks with Real Madrid, but it is widely believed his main target is Samuel eto'o and the Real Madrid mention is meant to act as a detour to distract attention away from his primary aim.

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let my dream come true: Eto'o No.7, Milan player!

E7 - looks cool, right? 

but seriously don't u guys think this indicates the death knell for the r10 bid?

but seriously don't u guys think this indicates the death knell for the r10 bid?

Almost certainly.

PES is hopeless....it's FM07 where it counts...

Just because Eto'o is 1 year younger. 

Now... the most important thing: Is he good in PES? (I never play with Barcelona. I simply... can't. Well, you know...)       

Real Madrid?

Geez pKil. He's really gut. Let's get him! 

In FM Gila is a 30 goals striker too

eto will complete our attack!

He then turned the attention to Samuel Eto'o, the Barcelona ace who is the hottest property in Europe this summer.

"Eto'o remains our primary objective, but we will not disturb Barcelona until the end of the Liga season," he said.

"However, next season's squad will basically be the same as the group of players who have just ended this campaign. A few players might come in, one in midfield and one in attack, but we are in no hurry as we are fine as we are."

Finally he gave his take on Gilardino's situation with the club.

"I told him that the club would want him to stay," said the Milan vice-president.

"However, seeing as we can't guarantee him a starting shirt, and we didn't appreciate his recent interview, I have given him permission to leave - so long as someone pays us £17million."

Well, not so much if that means we are gonna let Gila go.

Eto'o, Ronaldo, Inzaghi is not enough. And they are all injury prone.... Kind of scary.

My wish is that Gila stays and fights, but if he was to leave, we should get G. Rossi and Eto'o.

I just... don't get 1 thing: since WHEN Eto'o is our primary objective? I always thought Ronaldinho was the one. About 2 years I think that. Basically no rumours linking Eto'o and Milan in the last months... at least I don't remember.

This could be a strategy to bring Ronaldinho too... usually Galliani denies everything and this "We'll ask Barcelona for Etoo" is not usual. 

You can't say the same about Etoo when celebrating the Barcelona's La Liga. (2 years ago)

It's nothing to do with that.

Henry's just very selfish, he stayed there because it's his team, he's the star. Not because they made him famous. In Milan he'd be 'just another player'. 

Try not to think Anti-Arsenalish for a second! How many chances to win something has he had with Arsenal and how many would he have with Barcelona!?? Reaching the CL final with THAT team was a one-off IMO!

Eto'o, Henry, Ronaldinho - any of them would be a great addition in my opinion.

The only one that is classy is Sheva... And that's what Milan gives you. Class.

And another picture from Final-plagued Athens: Scousers everywhere with 'Pool jerseys on and stuff (whatever kind of stuff...  ) and the Milan tifosi passing by gently with their suits and the only way to separate them from office-workers was their proud look and Milan scarves on top... Suits and scarves... that's class!!

Those weren't our fans, those were dustbin men yep even they look classier than scousers 

Class too. 

You really like your Scousers! Those %*&&* pissed all over Athens... 
Black tie!?? For an award ceremony? Not class...

Speaking to a Scouser is like choosing a disease to die from 

Henry is wearing a Che t-shirt

Ronaldinho is promoting Nike...

The only one that is classy is Sheva... And that's what Milan gives you. Class.